This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Biggs, Asa

Born February 4, 1811, in Williamston, NCDied March 6, 1878, in Norfolk, VA

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Courts, Albemarle, Cape Fear & Pamptico Districts of North CarolinaNominated by James Buchanan on May 3, 1858, to a seat vacated by Henry Potter. Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1858, and received commission on May 3, 1858. Service terminated on April 23, 1861, due to resignation.

Education:Read law, 1831

Professional Career:Private practice, Martin County, North Carolina, 1831-1845, 1847-1854Delegate, North Carolina constitutional convention, 1835Member, North Carolina House of Commons, 1840-1842State senator, North Carolina, 1844-1845U.S. representative from North Carolina, 1845-1847U.S. senator from North Carolina, 1855-1858Judge, Confederate District Court, District of North Carolina, 1861-1865Private practice, Tarboro, North Carolina, 1865-1868Private practice/businessman, Norfolk, Virginia, 1868-1878